Despite themselves, the Scouts were rather amazed at the generous offer.
“There’s just one little string attached to my offer,” the motel owner added. “If we fail to find Craig Warner, then I’ll expect you to hand over the map.”
Chapter 9
SHORT CUT
“Well, how about it?” Jarrett Walz asked impatiently, as the Scouts stood mute. “My proposition is a fair one.”
“Yes, it is,” Mr. Livingston acknowledged.
“Then why hesitate? Are you afraid to team up with me?”
“No, we’re not afraid, Mr. Walz.”
“You don’t think I’m trying to outwit you?”
“We’re taken by surprise,” Mr. Livingston replied. “You offer to pay all the expenses of the trip?”
“I do. That is, from here to Elks Creek. Meals. Overnight lodging, if we have to hole up in Colorado.”